DESCRIPTION
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than gathering with family for an elegant high tea dining experience fit for a queen!
Overnewton Castle has become a Mother’s Day tradition for many families, with bespoke high tea menus for guests of all ages, elegant dinnerware and fascinating dining locations throughout this heritage listed homestead.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a glass of beer, wine or sparkling on arrival, followed by a selection of delicate pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, petit fours and fresh scones with free-flowing Twinning’s Tea and Vittoria Coffee. Overnewton Castle’s ancient trees, manicured gardens and expansive views of the valley are a fabulous backdrop for your family photos, a relaxing stroll of the grounds will complete your visit.
SESSION TIMES (please select your preferred time at booking): 1pm – 3pm | 2pm – 4pm
ALL INCLUSIVE TICKETS: Adult $90 | Child (under 12) $50 | Infant (under 5) $30
Ticket Includes: all inclusive sit down high tea dining (see menu below), beer, wine or sparkling on arrival, access to the gardens to explore.
2025 Mother’s Day High Tea Dates/Times: Wednesday 8th (12pm) & 15th (12pm) May, Sunday 4th (1pm), 11th (1/2pm) & 18th May (1pm), Saturday 3rd, 10th & 17th May (1pm) + Sunday May 11th Brunch at 10am
Sunday High Tea Menu – Adults
Traditional Finger Sandwiches
Chicken Breast, Carrot & Celery | Cucumber, Cream Cheese & Dill | Egg, Lettuce & Mayonnaise
Savoury Pastries
Beef Brisket Pie | Vegetarian Quiche | Spinach & Fetta Rolls
Petit Fours
French Macaroons | Mini Cheesecake | Petit Chocolate Eclairs
Scones
Savoury with Chive & Cheese | Traditional with Jam & Cream | Raspberry & White Chocolate
All adults will received a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by freshly brewed Twinings Tea & Vittoria Coffee.
Sunday High Tea Menu – Child
Sandwiches Fairy Stars & Cheese Fingers
Savoury Pastries A Petit Pie & Sausage Roll
Petit Fours French Macaroon & Petit Chocolate Eclair
Scones Two Traditional Scones with Jam & Cream
A choice of Pink Lemonade, Hot Chocolate or Orange Juice to Drink.
Sunday High Tea Menu – Infant
Sandwiches Fairy Stars & Cheese Fingers
Savoury Pastries Sausage Roll
Scones A Fresh Scones with Jam & Cream
A choice of Pink Lemonade, Hot Chocolate or Orange Juice to Drink.
Please notify us of any dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) at booking – every effort is made to accommodate dietary requirements, however our kitchen may still have trace allergens.
PLEASE NOTE:
There are TWO sessions for Mother’s Day Dining (choose between 1pm start / 2pm start), please take note of your preferred session time at booking.
If you are joining a group please list these details when you book.
Please notify us on the reservation if wheelchair access is required so we can advise you on the entry location. Early arrival is always recommended. Phone: 03 9331 6367
To be seated on the veranda (limited to 3 people per table), please select this ‘extra’ at booking.
Tickets are extremely limited, please book in early to avoid disappointment.
Seating is allocated in accordance with group size, ticket types and arrival time – if you have an specific requests, please call our office at least 72 hours prior to the event. While every effort will be made to meet your needs, we can not guarantee seating requests.
